SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT So, here we have two very unlikely rivals. From Japan it’s arguably the pioneer of the jumped-up wagon vehicle style, the Subaru Outback, and from Germany we have the all-new Holden Calais V Tourer. Both vehicles promise all-weather, all-family touring, with some degree of off-road ability. […]
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For Sale: 1981 Opel Monza (VC Commodore coupe)
Here’s a car you would not expect to see for sale in Australia, despite this being the basis for one of Australia’s most iconic vehicles. Yes, a 1981 Opel Monza is listed for sale in South Australia. If it looks familiar, that’s because of its connection to the original Holden […]
HSV Chevrolet Camaro specifications confirmed, automatic only
Some of the finer specs of the HSV Chevrolet Camaro have been released in the lead up to its Australian arrival later this year, including the engine figures and confirmation that it will be an automatic model only. Under the bonnet, HSV confirms on its website that the local Camaro will […]
Holden Equinox diesel announced for Australia
Holden is introducing a new 1.6-litre turbo-diesel engine option for the recently released Equinox medium-size SUV. The new diesel offering should help to give the model more presence in the demanding segment. Available in all four variants, the 1.6-litre turbo-diesel motor offers up 100kW and 320Nm. It’s one of the […]
For Sale: Audi A6 with 253 Holden V8 (RWD) conversion
Looking for something a little different? Or maybe you’re not over the death of the Aussie V8s? Here’s an Audi A6 featuring a Holden 253 V8. No, it’s not a typo. An outside-the-box person out there has fitted a second-generation Audi A6, which is actually available with a 253ci V8 […]
Holden sales drop to 10th spot in March, Commodore to blame
Holden sales have been slowly dipping in recent months since the closure of Australian manufacturing. In the month of March the iconic brand dropped to 10th spot overall, which is an all-new low for the brand. In March Holden reported 5116 sales, which is the second-lowest figure we’ve seen over […]
First TV ad for HSV SportsCat goes live, looks exciting (video)
Holden Special Vehicles is making a transition from making hairy-chested muscle cars to building adventurous off-road work trucks and doing right-hand drive conversions on American vehicles. So, to help get things going it has just released the first TV commercial for its new Colorado SportsCat to assist with the transition. You […]
For Sale: Holden VN Commodore powered by Rolls-Royce jet engine
For such a ubiquitous and sometimes joked-about car, we sure have featured our fair share of interesting and wacky VN Commodores. 2.0-litre four-cylinder versions sent to New Zealand, an immaculate SS Group A for $265,000, but this one probably takes the cake. At first glance this just looks like a […]